Path in snow leads deputies to reckless driving suspect.

November 17, 2014
Path in snow leads deputies to reckless driving suspect.

PERE MARQUETTE TWP. — A 20-year-old Ludington man was arrested Sunday morning and charged with minor in possession. Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office were called to the area of Brandy Lane for a report of a reckless driver. The deputy was able to follow the suspect’s vehicle’s tracks in the freshly fallen snow a residence in the 1000 block…

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Former radio personality dies.

November 16, 2014
Former radio personality dies.

Former local radio personality Guy Wynn Titsworth died over the weekend, according to postings on Facebook. Guy, known on the air as Guy Wynn, most recently worked at WMOM radio in Ludington. He had previously worked for WKLA radio in Ludington and WMTE radio in Manistee when they were owned by Lake Michigan Broadcasting. In May 2013 he suffered from a…

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Arts center exceeds fund raising goal.

November 16, 2014

LUDINGTON — The Ludington Area Center for the Arts recently surpassed a fund raising goal, which earned the center a matching donation. Beginning in July the center was challenged by an anonymous donor to raise $50,000 in 120 days and the funds would be matched dollar for dollar. “We are pleased to announce the good news – the LACA met and…

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Gray socks.

November 15, 2014
Gray socks.

The Kitchen Sink. A blog by Stephanie Wagner.  Hospital issue gray socks, with the little non-slip nubbies crisscrossed on the bottom so you don’t slide on the polished floors. Gray socks, slightly askew, on the ends of bare white legs.  Gray socks, poking out from under thin white flannel blankets.  Gray socks, wrapped in crinkly plastic, on top of the…

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79th District Court sentencings

November 14, 2014
79th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were sentenced recently in 79th District Court: – Darrin Maurice Morgan, 45, of 415 S. James St., Ludington, was found guilty Nov. 10 of breaking and entering without owner’s permission. He was sentenced to 116 days in jail with credit for 16 days served; $535 in fines and costs; and 90…

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Judge recommends boot camp for probation violation

November 14, 2014
Judge recommends boot camp for probation violation

LUDINGTON — Angela Beth Tanner, 35, of 5982 Riverview, Ludington, was sentenced Nov. 5 in 51st Circuit Court for probation violation to one year and six months in a Michigan Department of  Corrections prison, with credit for one year served in jail, with a recommendation from Judge Richard Cooper that she serve her time in a Special Alternative Incarceration SAI…

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3 injured in 2 separate crashes Thursday.

November 14, 2014
3 injured in 2 separate crashes Thursday.

Slippery road conditions Thursday morning resulted in two separate crashes in the county just moments apart. At 7:44 a.m., two vehicles collided head-on on Rasmussen Road between Jebavy Dr. and Meyers Rd. in Pere Marquette Township. A 17-year-old Ludington woman lost control of her vehicle and slid left of the centerline and struck a vehicle being driven by a 47-year-old…

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79th District Court Arraignments.

November 14, 2014
79th District Court Arraignments.

By Allison Scarbrough. Contributing Editor. LUDINGTON — The following were arraigned recently in front of the 79th District Court Magistrate: Felonies – Benjamin Michael Bentz, 33, of 202 Fourth St., Ludington, was arrested Nov. 7 by the Ludington Police Department (LPF) on four felony counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) – victim under 13/defendant 17 or over. A preliminary…

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MCC X-country team receives chocolate milk grant.

November 14, 2014
MCC X-country team receives chocolate milk grant.

SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Cross Country team was named one of United Dairy Industry of Michigan’s (UDIM) Chocolate Milk: Nature’s Sports Drink grant recipients, which emphasizes good nutrition. This fall, 50 Michigan high school sports teams were awarded funds to purchase and provide low-fat or fat-free chocolate milk to help their student athletes get the nutrition that they need…

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Learning how to cook healthy, tasty meals.

November 13, 2014
Learning how to cook healthy, tasty meals.

See video below. LUDINGTON — Over 75 people attended Thursday night’s Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital Win with Wellness cooking demonstration at Ludington High School. The attendees were treated to generous portions of roast and salad while they listened to chef and nutritionist Laura McCain speak about preparing the foods in a healthy manner. One of the keys McCain spoke of was…

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G&M Burgers: Back to the basics in downtown Scottville.

November 13, 2014
G&M Burgers: Back to the basics in downtown Scottville.

Editor’s Note: Mason County Press welcomes its newest advertiser, G&M Burgers. We also welcome G&M Burgers to downtown Scottville!  By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  SCOTTVILLE — Ginger and Matthew Schneider have created a little bit of a sizzle in downtown Scottville. Late last month they opened G&M Burgers and became the newest restaurant in town. They wanted to keep the menu…

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Bottles and Brushes.

November 13, 2014

LUDINGTON — Ludington Area Center for the Arts presents Bottles and Brushes. Learn to paint with friends in a relaxed atmosphere.  Art teacher Scott Bentz will lead a two-hour guided painting lesson in The Red Room at Jamesport Brewing Company. Located on James Street in Ludington from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 17. Tickets are $40 for Ludington Area Center…

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West Shore financial aid workshops.

November 13, 2014
West Shore financial aid workshops.

VICTORY TWP.  – West Shore Community College’s Financial Aid Office will host a series of financial aid workshops for prospective college students and their families. High school students as well as adults considering going to college are encouraged to attend a workshop. The workshops will be held on Nov. 20, 6 p.m., at Mason County Eastern High School and Dec. 10, at 5…

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Christmas arts and crafts fair.

November 13, 2014

AMBER TWP. — A Christmas Shoppe Arts & Crafts Fair will be held Saturday, Nov. 22, at Mason County Reformed Church, located at the corner of U.S. 10-31 and Amber Rd. The fair supports local vendors and the church’s Dominican outreach projects. Admission is free and food is available for purchase. Free entertainment is available for kids. Click here for…

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MCC SADD collecting items for children’s hospital.

November 13, 2014
MCC SADD collecting items for children’s hospital.

SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central High School SADD team will be collecting items to donate to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. Items that are in the highest need include: lip balm (not chocolate flavor), small toys worth under $1, crayons (8-24 packs), coloring books, glue sticks, child version scissors, infant rattlers/teethers, toddler board books, small Lego kits,…

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Branch woman arrested on 3 outstanding warrants; drunk teen arrested at school.

November 13, 2014
Branch woman arrested on 3 outstanding warrants; drunk teen arrested at school.

SCOTTVILLE — Deputies from Mason County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 27-year-old Branch woman early Wednesday morning following a traffic stop at State St. (U.S. 10) and Columbia Ave. The woman had three outstanding arrest warrants against her including a criminal bench warrant for failure to pay fines and costs, stemming from a domestic violence charge from Ludington Police Department; a…

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The snow is coming.

November 12, 2014
The snow is coming.

Like it or not, the snow is coming. Tonight’s weather forecast calls for variably cloudy conditions with snow showers and a low of 27 degrees. There is a 60 percent chance of snow with less than 1 inch of accumulation. But wait, there’s more! Thursday’s forecast calls for temperatures to remain nearly steady in the low to mid 30s and…

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Free Soil man pleads no contest to CSC with 13-year-old girl.

November 12, 2014
Free Soil man pleads no contest to CSC with 13-year-old girl.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — A 22-year-old Free Soil man pleaded no contest in 51st Circuit Court today for having sexual relations with a 13-year-old girl. Joseph Michael Cook, of 8010 N. Custer Rd., was arrested Aug. 20 by Mason County Sheriff’s Office and charge with three counts of criminal sexual conduct third degree, each crime punishable by 15…

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Ludington man pleads to B&E, drug charges, faces 6 to 30 years.

November 12, 2014
Ludington man pleads to B&E, drug charges, faces 6 to 30 years.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  A Ludington man who broke into three Amber Township businesses and sold drugs out of his driveway, pleaded guilty to several felony counts in 51st Circuit Court Wednesday afternoon and faces 6 to 30 years in prison. Raymond Allen Anthony, 37, of 202 W. Fitch St., Ludington, was initially charged with five counts of breaking and…

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Two plead to drug possession charges.

November 12, 2014

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — Two men pleaded guilty on drug possession charges this afternoon in 51st Circuit Court. Austin Martin Billings, of 212 E. Melendy St., Apt. 3, was initially charged with two felony drug charges following a Sept. 19, 2014 arrest by Ludington Police Dept. Bryan Patrick Lund, 28, of 195 Monroe St., Apt. A, Manistee, was…

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Man pleads guilty to larceny of church.

November 12, 2014
Man pleads guilty to larceny of church.

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. LUDINGTON — A 17-year-old Ludington man pleaded guilty to larceny of a church today in 51st Circuit Court. Marek Juergen Witkowski, of 633 Brigham, Plainwell, was arrested Sept. 26 by Ludington Police Dept. for the felonies of safe breaking and larceny. Safe breaking is punishable by a maximum of life in prison while larceny of a…

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